Ann and Gareth met online quite by accident. Their attraction to each other was instant and strong, but their lives and distance prevented them from meeting in person. Until one fateful day...
Ann told the taxi driver to pull over at the next corner. As he does so she thanks him, and reaches over the seat and hands him the fare along with his tip, as she opens the passenger door. Stepping from the taxi to the sidewalk she hesitates. She chews on her bottom lip nervously. Taking a deep breath she begins to walk down the block toward the cafe, saying a silent prayer that he is there, otherwise she may just chicken out.
Gareth sat at a table outside of the cafe, a bottle of wine chilling in a bucket next to the table. He checks his watch for the umpteenth time, and looks around at the crowds walking past the tables along the sidewalk. He catches a glimpse of a blue skirt in the crowd, walking toward the cafe. His eyes travel up the slender figure and his breath catches as he sees her. Her hair was pulled up into a loose bun, the setting sun catching it and turning it to burnished copper and gold. He stood up, smiling widely and she smiled back as their eyes met for the first time.
"Ann, you are more beautiful than your pictures." Gareth says as he pulls out a chair for her.
Ann kisses his cheek softly before sitting down. "Thank you, it's hard to believe we are finally here, face to face."
"It has been a long time coming, I agree," Gareth moves to his seat and picks up the bottle of wine, pouring a glass for both of them. "I hope you don't mind, I have ordered the 'house specialty' for us, it is a seafood chowder in a bread bowl."
"That sounds perfect, and delicious, thank you," Ann says and then takes a sip of wine. "Have you been waiting long?"
"Not at all" Gareth shakes his head. "I arrived a few minutes early to make sure to get an outdoor table as you wished, and to order the wine and meal."
The waiter came out to the table carrying a tray and smiled. "Good evening Miss, I am John, your server for this evening." Setting the chowder bowls down in front of Ann and Gareth, along with a basket of the bread and a bowl of butter. "Can I get you two anything else?"
Gareth shakes his head, "I don't believe so, Thank you John."
"Enjoy your dinner then." John smiles and returns inside the restaurant.
Ann sets her glass of wine on the table and looks up to catch Gareth staring at her, she flushes slightly as their eyes meet and they gaze at each other for a long moment. Gareth clears his throat and reaches for the basket offering it to Ann. "You should try the bread while it is still warm."
Ann takes a piece and picks up her knife, spreading a thin layer of butter on it. Gareth does the same as he watches her take a bite. "Oh! I could make a meal on just the bread!" Ann exclaims.
"It is their own sourdough recipe, Gareth explains. "A 'family secret' they say came from the old country."
Ann and Gareth can not keep the smiles from their faces. Or their eyes from each other as they chat through dinner. After John clears their table, Gareth reaches over and takes Ann's hand as they continue to talk and finish the last of the wine. They stand and leave the restaurant hand in hand and walk up the block.
Entering Gareth's small hotel suite hand in hand, the door barely closes behind them before Gareth pulls Ann into his arms and kisses her deeply, pressing her back against the closed door. His hands slide down to knead her breasts, as Ann wraps her arms around his neck, fingers curling at the nape as she lightly grazes her nails over it and she arches against him.
Gareth's hands slide down and cup Ann's bum, he breaks the passionate kiss briefly. "I have wanted to do this to you since I saw you walking towards me at the table. Do you have any idea how much I want you?" Not giving Ann a chance to reply before his lips devour hers again.
Ann moans softly into the kiss and her trembling fingers begin to unbutton Gareth's shirt, pulling it from his trousers, and pushing it off his shoulders. Ann breaks the kiss and slides her lips to Gareth's neck, whispering "I am here now, I am yours....show me."